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Board approves FY 2026–27 salary schedules, raises starting teacher pay to $50,000
Summary
The Sunnyside board authorized FY 2026–27 salary schedules, raising certified entry pay by $2,000 to $50,000 and increasing classified starting pay to $16.50 an hour; administrators estimated total costs and presented five‑year increases.
The Sunnyside Unified School District governing board approved a set of salary schedules for fiscal year 2026–27 that administrators said are intended to improve recruitment and retention.
Administration proposed raising certified entry pay by $2,000 to a new starting salary of $50,000 and authorizing a $1,000 level increase for certified staff. District staff estimated the change would cost roughly $3 million for about 844 full‑time certified employees. For classified staff, the recommendation raised entry pay by $0.80 to $16.50 per hour and proposed a $0.30 level increase; administrators estimated a $1.7 million cost for 708 full‑time classified employees.
Supervising staff also presented proposed increases for professional non‑teaching and administrative schedules (prorated by contract days) and summarized a five‑year trend that district speakers said totals roughly $18 million invested in schedules over the period. Board members praised the multi‑year effort and the district’s fiscal stewardship.
How the board acted: Trustees moved and approved the FY 2026–27 certified, classified, professional non‑teaching and administrative schedules and authorized level increases for continuing staff by roll call.
What to expect: Administration said funding sources vary by position (grants, indirect costs, classroom site funds and district capital/override funds) and that departments will incorporate the changes into upcoming budgets if approved.
